Kamran Tariq
Kamran Tariq (born 1996) is a Canadian serial entrepreneur, angel investor based in Vaughan, Ontario. Kamran is better known for his significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech. He is currently the CEO of I8IS Inc.[1] and was previously the co-founder of Gwapp Technologies.[2]
Notably, Tariq has developed an AI program, which designed to search through millions of resumes to identify better talent and models to detect human behavior to prevent suicide.
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Early Life and Education
Kamran Tariq was born in 1996 and grew up in Canada. He pursued higher education at Ryerson University, where he earned a Master of Computer Science degree. During his academic career, Tariq conducted notable research in AI and fintech, including the development of an AI program designed to search through millions of resumes to identify better talent and models to detect human behavior to prevent suicide.
Career
In 2019, Kamran Tariq achieved a significant milestone in his career by selling Gwapp Technologies, a gig work app, for $200 million USD. This accomplishment established him as a prominent figure in the tech industry.
Tariq has been instrumental in implementing AI in open banking, creating programs to detect fraud, and working on initiatives to connect Africa under one banking system to remove barriers in banking across the continent.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Kamran Tariq is the author of an article "AI - Fact to Fiction," which explores the future implications of artificial intelligence. He has also delivered significant talks, including "AI - The Future of Banking" at Ryerson University, where he discussed the transformative potential of AI in the banking sector.
Research
Tariq has developed an AI program designed to search through millions of resumes to identify better talent. Additionally, from 2015 to 2017 at Ryerson University, he conducted research on human behavior with the help of AI to detect and prevent suicide.
Philanthropy
Beyond his professional achievements, Kamran Tariq is actively involved in philanthropy. He volunteers and organizes food drives across Toronto, Canada, contributing to the well-being of his community.
Personal Life
Kamran Tariq continues to reside in Canada, where he leads I8IS Inc. and pursues various entrepreneurial ventures.[3]
Institutional positions
- Director at CAI Investment Fund INC.[4]
- Managing member at ALPHA ENTERPRISE INDUSTRIES LLC
- Co-founder of Gwapp Technologies
- Founder of I8IS Infiniti Software Solutions[5]
References
- ↑ "I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions | LinkedIn" (in en). ca.linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/company/infiniti-software-solutions.
- ↑ "Kamran Tariq Phone Number | Portfolio Manager" (in en). ZoomInfo. https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Kamran-Tariq/5222234130.
- ↑ "I8IS INC. in 4370 STEELES AVENUE WEST UNIT 204 VAUGHAN ON L4L 4Y4" (in en-us). www.bizapedia.com. 14 April 2024. https://www.bizapedia.com/canada/i8is-inc.html.
- ↑ "CAI Investment Fund INC. · 4370 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 204, Vaughan, ON L4L 4Y4". opencorpdata.com. https://opencorpdata.com/ca/15261945.
- ↑ "I8IS Infiniti Software Solutions". UpWork Agency profile. https://www.upwork.com/agencies/i8is/.
External links
- Official website
- Kamran Tariq on LinkedIn
